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A review by bizarrebrunette
The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
3/29/25 - Re-read. How dare I rate this four stars? This book was as good as when I read it the first time several years ago. Michael is OBSESSED with Stella, and I was here for it. This is one of my favorite romance books I have read.
It's February! I decided to start reading more romance novels despite the fact that Valentine's Day has come and gone. I have heard nothing but good things from this book and I saw it at Barnes & Noble and thought why not? This was very close to being a five-star read for me. It was a really great romance novel.
Stella Lane is a successful econometrist who makes a six-figure salary. Her work drives her routine. She was diagnosed with Asperger's and she struggles with socializing, loud noises and sex..? She claims she's bad at sex and relationships, so she hires a male escort named Michael Phan to help her get better at sex. Similarily to Pretty Woman, they fall in love although they both come from two different backgrounds, can they make it work?
I loved Stella's Aspergers and the way it's written. I have a best friend I grew up with and she has Aspergers. I read this book, keeping her in the back of my mind. This portrayal felt authentic without being too on the nose and being filled with offensive stereotypes. One of the themes seen in this book is how Stella introduces Michael to her parents and how they react. Her father reacts negatively as he feels Stella needs a man who will take care of her. Her mother, on the other hand, knows Stella is fiercely independent and how she doesn't need a man to take care of her, but to love her exactly who she is It goes to show how Asperger's isn't a debilitating syndrome, but more a different way to see the world.
As I read more reviews, some readers had problems with sex in the book. I personally didn't because I think it shows how people on the autism spectrum are still sexual people. The sex to me enhanced the book because it showed how Stella was becoming more in tune with her body and what she wanted. The sex had a big meaning for Stella's character development. Plus it was hot to read :)
This was a solid read. It was one of my favorite romance novels I have ever read. I usually don't like reading romance because of the "cheesy" portions within the book, but this didn't give me that vibe. I highly recommend this book.
It's February! I decided to start reading more romance novels despite the fact that Valentine's Day has come and gone. I have heard nothing but good things from this book and I saw it at Barnes & Noble and thought why not? This was very close to being a five-star read for me. It was a really great romance novel.
Stella Lane is a successful econometrist who makes a six-figure salary. Her work drives her routine. She was diagnosed with Asperger's and she struggles with socializing, loud noises and sex..? She claims she's bad at sex and relationships, so she hires a male escort named Michael Phan to help her get better at sex. Similarily to Pretty Woman, they fall in love although they both come from two different backgrounds, can they make it work?
I loved Stella's Aspergers and the way it's written. I have a best friend I grew up with and she has Aspergers. I read this book, keeping her in the back of my mind. This portrayal felt authentic without being too on the nose and being filled with offensive stereotypes. One of the themes seen in this book is how Stella introduces Michael to her parents and how they react. Her father
As I read more reviews, some readers had problems with sex in the book. I personally didn't because I think it shows how people on the autism spectrum are still sexual people. The sex to me enhanced the book because it showed how Stella was becoming more in tune with her body and what she wanted. The sex had a big meaning for Stella's character development. Plus it was hot to read :)
This was a solid read. It was one of my favorite romance novels I have ever read. I usually don't like reading romance because of the "cheesy" portions within the book, but this didn't give me that vibe. I highly recommend this book.